LIC Happenings

Cat Rescue Reads: Poets Square With LIC Feral Feeders

Wednesday, July 30, 6-9 p.m.

Join LIC Feral Feeders and Queens Book Bazaar at Greats of Craft LIC for an evening celebrating stories, rescue, and the power of coming together for cats and each other. Details

Opening Reception for Clashing Steel: The Art of Stage Combat at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, July 31, 6-9 p.m.

"Clashing Steel" celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship behind stage combat weaponry. Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and food provided by Food Cellar. Details

Sichuan Social Club Thursdays at Han Dynasty

Thursday, July 31, 6-11 p.m.

Han Dynasty is turning up the heat with a live DJ spinning disco pop, rock, wave R&B, and just the right touch of hip-hop to keep it cool. Enjoy drink specials 6-8 p.m. Details

Closing Reception: An Artist Talk With Daveed Baptiste at Materials for the Arts

Thursday, July 31, 7-8:30 p.m.

Join Materials for the Arts for an evening with MFTA Designer-in-Residence Daveed Baptiste as he reflects on his solo exhibition,“Soaring High,” during a special artist talk and closing reception. Details

Live Jazz at On the 7

Thursday, July 31, 8 p.m.

Enjoy live jazz with The Button Brothers at On the 7, no cover. Details

Movies on the Waterfront: Clueless With Hunters Point Parks Conservancy

Friday, August 1, 7:45-9:30 p.m.

See "Clueless" on the waterfront with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy starting at sunset - bring your blankets early to get a good spot. Details

Weekly Events at Culture Lab LIC

• Friday, August 1, 8 p.m. - Sunset Jazz with Altin Sencalar
• Saturday, August 2, 2 p.m. - Live Music from Cali Love NYC (ticketed event)
• Sunday, August 3, 5 p.m. - Live Music from Blue Jean Junkies and NOLF

Free Public Walkup Kayaking at Anable Basin With LIC Community Boathouse

Saturday, August 2-Sunday, August 3, 3-6 p.m.

Join LICCB to celebrate the better weather with a short paddle on a stable sit-on-top kayak - show up, sign a waiver, put on a life jacket, and grab a paddle. Details

Glowbar Long Island City – Opening Day

Monday, August 4, 12-5 p.m.

Get your first look at Glowbar Long Island City as they celebrate their new studio with giveaways. Details

NYC Tourism + Conventions' NYC Restaurant Week

Monday, July 21-Sunday, August 17

NYC Tourism + Conventions' NYC Restaurant Week is back. Enjoy restaurants across the five boroughs with special prix-fixe menus. Participating LIC restaurants include Il Falco and Jiang Nan. Details

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Check Out the LICPerks Program and Enjoy Discounts to 20+ Local Businesses

LICPerks is LICP’s local rewards program designed to support our neighborhood’s businesses while offering exclusive deals to residents, workers, and visitors. From discounts at your favorite restaurants to special offers from local retailers and service providers, LICPerks helps you explore more of what makes LIC a vibrant and connected community.

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LIC Feral Feeders

In NYC, countless stray cats roam unnoticed. LIC Feral Feeders (LICFF) is Long Island City's local 501(c)3 nonprofit cat rescue, creating a better future for the homeless felines of Western Queens and beyond. 

LICFF focuses on population control through spay/neuter initiatives, rescues and rehabilitates cats in need, and finds adoptive homes for socialized cats with the support of their growing foster care program. LICFF provides essential medical services for every cat that comes their way and educates the public on compassionate cat care. Their mission goes beyond rescue as they continue to build a more informed and supportive community for the feline residents of Long Island City and its surrounding areas.

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LIC Businesses: Celebrate NYC’s 400th Anniversary – Get a Decal!

Show your hometown pride and help mark the 400th anniversary of New York City by displaying a Founded By NYC decal in your storefront or other public-facing space. This citywide campaign, launched in partnership with the City of New York, highlights how NYC has shaped history and continues to inspire the world.

Want a decal? Email social@licpartnership.org to request one. Learn more at FoundedByNYC.com.

We Source NYC Lunch & Learn With John S. Connor, Inc.

Join a lunch & learn with We Source NYC and special guest Pat Connor, General Manager at John S. Connor, Inc. There will be a presentation and Q&A session, followed by lunch (provided) and networking. Details

Queens Community Board 2 Survey: Community Funding Priorities

Queens Community Board 2 is conducting a survey to inform the Board's Statement of Needs submission regarding the community's funding priorities. Details

SBS Survey: Operating Costs Impacting NYC Small Businesses

SBS is looking to identify the specific financial challenges small businesses face in their operation. Details

SBS Survey: Regulations & Violations Impacting NYC Small Businesses

SBS is looking to looking to understand the most common violations received by NYC business owners since January 2024. Details

NYCEDC RFI: Reuse Opportunity in LIC - Deadline August 27

NYCEDC seeks ideas for redeveloping the NYC Public Schools building at 44-36 Vernon Blvd into a space aligned with OneLIC goals. Details

LICP Business Assistance Program

Get free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Details